UO Senate Classified Staff Leadership Award

The UO Senate Classified Staff Leadership Award was created on February 9, 2011. The award recognizes the individual "who is a change agent; an individual who understands that change is about values and belief systems, and believes their function is to continue to improve and to make a difference through their actions and through collaborative relationships in a complex organization."

Nomination Criteria:

Award nominees should be leaders in one or more of the following categories:

Personal and Professional Development

Demonstrates leadership that promotes personal and professional development for Classified Staff in all areas of education, culture, and international awareness, as well as, fosters respect and understanding of the value of lifelong learning and inquiry in the development of all faculty, staff, and students.

A Respectful Work Environment

Demonstrates leadership, and the wise exercise of civic responsibilities in building a collaborative relationship between management, faculty, staff and students; an individual whose actions in cultivating and building respect and recognition make a difference toward a supportive and respectful workplace environment.

Diversity

Demonstrates leadership that embraces and respects the differences in each of us; a change agent whose actions demonstrates the commitment to make a difference and impact the lives of others, is true to the principles of equality of opportunity and freedom from unfair discrimination, and is committed to an open system of accountability and transparency in University operations.

How to Nominate Someone:

Describe the specific actions or activities of the nominee(s) that demonstrate their leadership in one or more of the categories above. Describe in detail why you believe the nominee(s) is deserving of recognition in one or more paragraphs.

Be sure to include: Nominee's name, department/unit, and work phone number; their supervisor's name and work phone number; your name, department, email address, and work phone number.

The entire campus, including faculty, Officers of Administration, Classified Staff, and students would be solicited for a minimum of a one paragraph nomination for the award. The UO Senate President shall inform Human Resources and request the nominations from the entire campus.

AWARD COMMITTEE

The three (3) sitting UO Senators representing Classified Staff shall be responsible for facilitating the award process. The three sitting and all past UO Senators representing Classified Staff, currently employed by the University, shall be invited to participate in the selection process.